Psalm 23:4 Let’s face it – life can get pretty dark sometimes. It can feel like we are in a hole with no way out. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one or overwhelmed with the breakdown of a relationship or buried under the stress of your job or overcome by fearContinue reading “In the dark”
Category Archives: Psalm
Facing opposition
Psalm 56:4 It would appear that the habit of criticising prominent people and trying to pull them down has been going on since the beginning of time. King David of Israel who lived 3000 years ago had to contend with opposition, negativity, gossip, fake news and scandalous accusations as his enemies tried to dethrone him.Continue reading “Facing opposition”
Anxiety
Psalm 139:23 I think all of us, if we stopped and thought about it, would have to admit that we get anxious about something. There is at least one thing and probably more that brings us stress, worry, concern and even fear. It could be a phobia, uncertainty or an overwhelming sense of dread whichContinue reading “Anxiety”
Whose hands?
Psalm 5:1 We all put our lives into someone’s hands. Most of the time we decide that the best person to trust with our life is ourselves. On the odd occasion we might find ourselves in dire straits and humble ourselves enough to call for help. If we really thought about it, we would realiseContinue reading “Whose hands?”
Waiting
Psalm 33:18 One of the hardest things to do in life is wait. Waiting means that we are at the mercy of someone else’s timing. We could be waiting in line, waiting in traffic, waiting for a phone call, waiting for our computer to respond, waiting for the food at a restaurant or waiting forContinue reading “Waiting”
Living a thankful life
Psalm 100:4 Living with thankfulness allows us to appreciate and enjoy life. To be truly thankful though means to be fully aware that we are neither deserving of nor entitled to anything at all. That way we can be thankful for even the smallest good things in our life. Thankfulness should encourage a life ofContinue reading “Living a thankful life”
Never alone
Despite the many ways to connect these days, more than at any other time in history there are still many lonely people. There is such a large perceived pressure to have a large amount of friends or followers on social media. There is also an expectation that life is always exciting, new and fresh. WeContinue reading “Never alone”
A bit about the Bible
The Bible is the most widely printed, published and distributed book in the world with billions of copies distributed since the invention of the printing press. More than 2,100 languages now have at least one part of the Bible available to read if they want to. While some are critical of it and are determinedContinue reading “A bit about the Bible”
Living in troubling times
Anxiety, stress, worry and concern are the key contributors to the epidemic of mental illness that is enveloping our western society. It is little wonder that many turn to drugs, alcohol and other destructive supposed solutions to escape their troubles. While these might temporarily take our mind off the problems or make us feel invincibleContinue reading “Living in troubling times”
What is freedom?
The freedom that some people strive for looks more like a free for all. Freedom is not the absence of rules but is the absence of regret. Freedom is not being without guidelines but is being without fear. Freedom is not the lack of restrictions but is the lack of addictions. Freedom is not aboutContinue reading “What is freedom?”
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